I am a hydrologist and geomorphologist at UMESC and a member of the River and Coastal Processes team of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center. My research incorporates high-resolution 3D mapping and geospatial analysis to understand patterns in river form and geomorphic processes.
My current projects include:
- Hydrogeomorphic mapping in the Upper Mississippi River to predict sensitivity to geomorphic change in different settings within the river system.
- Topobathymetric mapping and geomorphic analysis to inform dam removal and restoration projects in the Kalamazoo River, Michigan.
- Kakagon/Mashkiiziibii River Estuary (Wisconsin) mapping and geomorphic change detection to understand how extreme events, high water levels, and episodic changes in sedimentation and erosion affect habitat.
Education and Certifications
M.S. in Watershed Science, Utah State University, 2016
B.A. in Geology, Carleton College, 2012
Science and Products
Kalamazoo River AOC Dam Removal Geomorphic/Habitat Assessments – Reference Reach Identification
The scope of this work encompasses USGS activities in the Kalamazoo River Area of Concern (AOC) to identify and characterize reference reaches that may be used to inform dam removal and other restoration projects to ensure that they meet stakeholders’ priorities for hydrologic connectivity, channel stability, and fish passage. This work ultimately focuses on creating a library of publicly...
Hydrogeomorphic Classification and Conceptual Model
The overall objective of this study is to develop a hydrogeomorphic based conceptual model and hierarchical classification system for the UMRS. This model and classification system will build off the existing classification systems for the UMRS with a new aspect of potential for geomorphic change.
Science and Products
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Kalamazoo River AOC Dam Removal Geomorphic/Habitat Assessments – Reference Reach Identification
The scope of this work encompasses USGS activities in the Kalamazoo River Area of Concern (AOC) to identify and characterize reference reaches that may be used to inform dam removal and other restoration projects to ensure that they meet stakeholders’ priorities for hydrologic connectivity, channel stability, and fish passage. This work ultimately focuses on creating a library of publicly...Hydrogeomorphic Classification and Conceptual Model
The overall objective of this study is to develop a hydrogeomorphic based conceptual model and hierarchical classification system for the UMRS. This model and classification system will build off the existing classification systems for the UMRS with a new aspect of potential for geomorphic change.